United Arab Emirates: Articles Of Gut Market 2025

Articles Of Gut Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the articles of gut market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Articles Of Gut Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, articles of gut production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Gut Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons from the United Arab Emirates reduced notably to X kg, with a decrease of -97.3% against the year before. In general, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,268%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of gut exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 3,349%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Uganda (X kg) was the main destination for articles of gut exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, articles of gut exports to Uganda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), threefold. The United States (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Uganda was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (-29.1% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), India ($X) and Uganda ($X) constituted the largest markets for articles of gut exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +9.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of gut export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 156%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Articles Of Gut Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, supplies from abroad of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons decreased by -32.5% to X kg, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 467%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, articles of gut imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 1,234% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of articles of gut to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of gut imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X kg), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +22.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+1.7% per year) and France (+25.9% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.9% per year) and Spain (+9.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average articles of gut import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 135% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+34.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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